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Molly adjusted the binoculars, the tactical strap digging into her neck. Through the rain-streaked windshield of the van, the suburban backyard looked like a warzone of primary colors. A bouncy castle inflated and deflated with a sickening mechanical wheeze. Bill sat in the driver’s seat, loudly chewing beef jerky. He wore a yellow hard hat and a belt packed with lock picks, zip ties, and a rubber chicken. "Tell me again why we are doing this job," Bill said, spitting a fleck of meat onto the dashboard. Molly finally lowered the binoculars and fixed him with a stare cold enough to freeze the drool on his chin. She pointed to the blueprint spread across the center console. It was a highly detailed schematic of the Henderson property, complete with laser tripwires around the juice box station and a guard dog stationed near the piñata. She tapped a red marker on the patio. "Because the Henderson kid is turning seven, and his father is a crypto billionaire," Molly replied without lowering her gaze. "Those presents are stocked with rare trading cards, gold bullion, and one solid platinum gaming console. It is a very lucrative target." "But they are just small children." Molly traced a line on the map with a gloved finger. The plan involved a distraction at the clown tent, a stealth crawl past the snack table, and a rapid deployment bag for the loot. The timeline gave them exactly forty-five seconds before the sugar-rushed mob noticed their presents were missing. If they missed the window, they would be torn apart by a swarm of seven-year-olds hopped up on red dye. "So what is the extraction plan?" Bill asked, wiping his hands on his pants. Molly sighed, rubbing her temples. She reached into the glove compartment and pulled out a pair of oversized, squeaking shoes. She tossed them into Bill’s lap. He looked down at the curly red toes, then back up at her. The sheer horror in his eyes was palpable, cutting through the dim light of the van. Outside, a child shrieked in joy, sounding exactly like a pterodactyl. "You will create a diversion. I will quickly grab the haul from the gift table," Molly said. "I do not know any real magic," Bill protested softly. Molly checked her watch, adjusting the tactical black bag over her shoulder. She knew the risks of daytime heists, but the payoff was too immense to ignore. A solid platinum console could set them up for life. She looked at Bill, who was struggling to squeeze his wide feet into the tiny squeaking shoes. The smell of cheap rubber filled the van. It was now or never. The birthday party peaked in exactly three minutes, before the big cake cutting. "Put on the shoes, Bill. You must start learning magic right now," Molly commanded firmly. "I am going to get eaten by a very hungry second grader," Bill muttered. "Move out now. And remember, do not shoot the clown," Molly said.